Quality Control Patient Care

CHARLIKA HENDERSON

Hillside, IL ***** 708-***-**** *****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

I have worked in the healthcare field for 30 years and have worked in dialysis for over 21 years I have also been a preceptor in dialysis I have worked in chronic,acutes, and sub acute dialysis Skills

Dialysis treatment

HIPAA

Biohazardous waste disposal

Patient education

Direct Patient Care

Infection control standards

Measuring vital signs

Equipment Maintenance

Records management

Patient relationship management

Phlebotomy

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Skilled in patient relations

Home health care expertise

Work History

Dialysis Technician 04/2019 to Current

Mt. Sinai Hospital – Chicago, IL

Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure. Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment. Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment. Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests. Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment. Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies. Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.

Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses. Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

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Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions. Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use. Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.

Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.

Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body. Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. Leveraged expertise to assist Type patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.

Dialysis Technician 01/2018 to 06/2019

Resurrection Hospital – Chicago, IL

Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure. Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment. Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment. Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests. Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment. Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies. Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.

Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses. Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions. Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use. Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. Dialysis Technician 04/2015 to 04/2019

Concerto Renal Service – Lincoln Wood, IL

Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure. Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment. Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment. Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests. Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment. Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies. Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.

Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses. Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions. Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use. Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.

Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body. Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.

Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.

Dialysis Technician 01/2013 to 04/2016

U.s Renal Care – Downers Grove, IL

Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure. Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment. Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment. Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests. Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment. Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies. Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.

Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses. Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.

Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions. Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use. Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.

Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body. Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints. Leveraged expertise to assist Type patients in addressing routine infections as well as more complex concerns facing specific populations.

Education

General 06/1993

Carl Schurz - 3601 W. Milwaukee

Certified Nursing Assistant 06/1995

Malcolm X College - Chicago

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